Epson launches photo all-in-one with wireless for homes

Epson has launched the Stylus Photo TX700W, its wireless all-in-one, 6-color photo printer for photo-enthusiasts to print their photos from anywhere in the home. The press release said the Stylus Photo TX700W is a winner of the highly acclaimed International Forum (iF) Design Awards in 2009 (The International Forum Design is an independent institution which is a window on the latest technological developments and trends). The new MFD (multi Function Device) is positioned as the perfect home printer for amateur photographers and more experienced D-SLR photographers. The TX700W combines Epson's high-speed Micro Piezo print head with a 6-color Claria Photographic Ink-set.

In addition to Wi-Fi, LAN and the standard USB connectivity, users can print directly from a Pictbridge enabled camera or the integrated memory card reader. The printer comes with two in-built trays for users to have both plain and photo paper ready for use. With a compact design and integral scanner and copier functions the TX700W is a multi-function device that also has the capacity to print CDs and DVDs. Priced at US$276, the Epson Stylus Photo TX700W is available from April 2009.

The press release summarised the features as follows:

* Prints as quickly as 10 sec per 4R photo or 40ppm per A4 document

* Integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity

* Photo exceed lab quality with Epson Claria Photographic inks that can print images at a high resolution of up to 5760 x 1440 dots per inch (dpi), which lasts for more than 200 years

The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.

My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.

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